STUDENT - HSHP Dean's Office Student Assistant

Overview
The HSHP Dean’s Office Student Assistant will support the Dean’s office and departments of the school of HSHP by managing reception tasks and assisting with a variety administrative tasks. The HSHP Dean’s Office Assistant will cover the front desk during business hours, answer phones, and complete projects as needed.

Job Reports To 
Brooke Ashton, Assistant to the Dean, HSHP 

Hours and Pay Rate 
Hiring multiple students. Shifts are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. $16 per hour. 

Length of Employment 
Spring Semester 2026 with the option to extend. 

Application Process 
Submit 1) a resume and 2) a cover letter.

Tasks & Work Requirements 

• Open and/close the Dean's Office and related suites (depending on the timing of your shift).
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance of the Dean's Office and related suites. 
• Greet students and visitors and provide excellent customer service.
• Answer the phone, transfer calls, and take/deliver messages.
• Lead weekly HSHP tours.
• Assist with data entry and maintenance of school and department records.
• Prepare marketing materials.
• Deliver mail and packages.
• Post digital signage as requested.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets.
• Other office/administrative support as needed.
• Work independently on projects.
• Use Canva and Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel (training can be provided).
• Maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Ithaca College.
• Ability and willingness to be flexible and adaptive.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods and lift 40 pounds comfortably.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook.
• Exposure to Canva and graphic editing is a plus, though not required.

Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.
Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.
It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the I-9 and employment eligibility requirements. You will need to bring your original, unexpired, authorized personal identification documents to your designated representative or The Office of Human Resources (Peggy Ryan Williams Center, Garden Level) to complete the form. More about acceptable documentation can be found here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acce... Please note that photos or copies will not be accepted.
For assistance with the application process, contact Student Employment at StudentEmployment@ithaca.edu.
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